Roundfield, 59, was a star basketball player at Detroit's Chadsey High School before playing four years at Central Michigan University where he was named Mid-American Conference player of the year in 1975.

The forward/center was drafted in the NBA's second round in 1975 by the Cleveland Cavaliers and played for four teams throughout his career, including the Pistons for the 1984-85 season.

As a Piston, Roundfield played in 56 games and averaged 10.9 points and 8.1 rebounds per game. He averaged 14.3 points and 9.2 rebounds per game throughout his career.